The bill proposes an amendment to Chapter 28-5 of the General Laws entitled "Fair Employment Practices" by adding a new section that focuses on protecting employees from extreme temperatures, defined as temperatures at or above 90°F or at or below 32°F. Employers would be required to implement plans to prevent and reduce employee exposure to extreme temperatures, which include providing paid rest breaks, adequate shade or warming/cooling stations, drinking water, personal protective equipment, and other protections. The bill specifies that supervisors and managers must be trained quarterly to recognize signs of overexposure to extreme temperatures and ensure the availability and maintenance of appropriate personal protective equipment and heating/cooling equipment.

The bill also outlines additional protections for employees who work in vehicles, warehouses, or outdoors for more than sixty minutes, ensuring they have adequate insulation and heating/cooling equipment to protect them from extreme heat or cold. It mandates free and effective quarterly training for employees on temperature safety during work hours, covering risk factors, signs and symptoms of temperature-related illnesses, and the proper use of personal protective equipment. Furthermore, the bill states that it would be an unlawful employment practice for an employer to discharge or discriminate against employees due to the employer's failure to implement or perform the duties required by this section. The act would take effect upon passage.